The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is granted a rating of 40 percent, and her bilateral pes planus and right foot conditions are also granted service connection. The Veteran's radiculopathy and bunionectomy with osteotomy, left foot disabilities have been denied initial increased ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disability meets the criteria for a 40 percent rating based on its functional limitations and impact on daily activities.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine degenerative joint disease (lumbar spine disability), rheumatoid arthritis, bunionectomy with osteotomy, left foot, left foot scars, bilateral pes planus, degenerative joint disease 1-5 post-surgical great right toe fusion, right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 30, 2024
- Citation
- A24042156
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